Unlike my ancient predecessor, this Tullius hasn't had his hands chopped off. With hands attached I offer my thoughts on philosophy, religion, politics, and whatever else I find worth mentioning. I'm conservative religiously and politically (with libertarian leanings). I value reason and freedom but also traditions and "Oldthink." I relish being on the wrong side of history when history is wrong--part of a philosopher's job is to be unpopular. (Views given here may not represent my employers')
Friday, March 18, 2016
A Benefit of Making Enemies
"Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes." ~Antisthenes
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Depending on the nature of ones enemies, there is often another excellent reason to pay attention. William Blake expressed it well:
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Thanks. I don't recall ever having come by that before. That's one to commit to memory!
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